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can you lift in lineout at junior colts 17 and under?

can you lift in lineout at junior colts 17 and under?

can you lift in lineout at junior colts 17 and under

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Lifting in the line out is allowed from under 16 upwards.

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Yes lifting in the line out is allow from U16 upwards, but the players lifting must grip the waist band of the player they are lifting shorts.

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